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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,665 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $67,320 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $61,838 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $97,985 | $137,185 | $133,285 | $191,185 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Total Invoice | $91,278 | $127,825 | $124,198 | $178,045 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,670 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,054 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $97,985 | $137,185 | $133,285 | $191,185 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,650 | -14,350 | -13,500 | -14,450 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,335 | $122,835 | $119,785 | $176,735 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,620 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $91,278 | $127,825 | $124,198 | $178,045 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,784 | -13,371 | -12,580 | -13,457 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,494 | $114,454 | $111,618 | $164,588 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,274 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,960 | $32,124 | $85,094 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $17,190 | $18,890 | $18,040 | $18,990 | $4,540 | $4,540 | $4,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,650 | $14,350 | $13,500 | $14,450 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,784 | -13,371 | -12,580 | -13,457 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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